Tooth Eruption
/ˈtuːθ əˈrʌpʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The process of a tooth emerging through the gums, relevant in legal cases involving personal injury or medical malpractice.
The expert testimony focused on the typical timeline of tooth eruption to establish negligence.
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Primarily a medical term, its legal significance arises in cases involving bodily harm or medical duty of care, so precise clinical definitions aid legal clarity.
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